2018 Haiti earthquake
On October 6, 2018, at approximately 8:11 p.m, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 19 kilometers northwest of Port-de-Paix, Haiti. The earthquake damaged structures and killed 18 people.
| UTC time | 2018-10-07 00:11:49 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 612859723 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 6, 2018 |
| Local time | 19:11:49 (UTC−05:00) |
| Magnitude | 5.9 Mww |
| Depth | 24.0 km (15 mi) |
| Epicenter | 20.041°N 72.975°W |
| Areas affected | Haiti, Dominican Republic |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Aftershocks | 2 |
| Casualties |
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The earthquake was the strongest to hit Haiti since January 12, 2010, not including the aftershocks of the 2010 earthquake, and the shaking was felt as far away as Port-au-Prince.
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